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We hope you enjoy this week's issue of
Nashville Singers News
the official weekly publication of Music City's newest men's chorus. Nashville Singers, Inc. is a Tennessee 501(C)3 non-profit corporation and performing arts organization. Nashville Singers celebrates the power of the human voice to entertain, educate, unite, uplift, enrich, and inspire, by performing an ever-widening repertoire of choral music at the highest artistic level for a broad community of audiences.
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Mission & Vision
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Organizational MissionThe mission of Nashville Singers is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift our audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. Philanthropic Mission
The philanthropic mission of Nashville Singers is to provide resources and support for music education in our schools and the community.
Leadership Mission
The leadership mission of Nashville Singers is to seek, develop, use and enhance the skills and talents of each member to such an extent that progress seems limitless.
Vision
The vision of Nashville Singers is to be a dynamic choral leader, enriching lives through the performance of significant music.
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| About Us |
Nashville Singers, Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation and performing arts organization founded in 2008.
The members range in age from teenagers to retirees and reside in Brentwood, Hermitage, LaVergne, Lebanon, Nashville, Joelton, and Smyrna.
The group meets at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church the first three Thursday evenings of each month from 7-10pm.
Membership in Nashville Singers is open to all men who demonstrate the ability, desire, and a commitment to excellence in vocal and choral performance.
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| 2010 Leadership |
2011 LEADERSHIP
Todd Wilson
Executive Director
Director of Music
Webmaster
Newsletter Editor
Bryan PatrickPresident/Board Chair Costume Manager 
Sloan Yarborough
Vice-Chair
Assistant Director Bass Section Leader
 Ed LukeSecretary
Sergeant at Arms
Bruce CokeroftVP of Membership Development Membership Committee Chair Immediate Past President Manager of Auditions 
Harlan WilsonBoard Member At Large Performance Coach 
Ric DomenicoLearning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian  Tim Mullican Historian Membership Committee In-House Photographer  Rodney Turner Manager of Fun Social Event Chair
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2012 Advisory Board
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The Nashville Singers, Inc. is blessed to have some outstanding community business and association leaders joining our team in 2012:
Craig Adams
Manager of Creative Development & Publishing, Lifeway Worship
Larry Collins
President,
Remington College
Lisbeth Couser
VP of Marketing & Development,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Teresa Davidson
CEO
Tennessee Kidney Foundation, Inc.
Tiffany Davis
Executive Director, International Entertainment Buyers Association
Don Hart
Professional music arranger, composer, orchestrator
Don Hart Music
Suzanne Horne
Executive Director, Tennessee Literacy Coalition
Joyce Lavery
Executive Director,
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Lee Rose
Director of Operations, Brightstone
Dara Russell
Major Gifts Officer,
American Red Cross
Doris Shacklett
Development Director,
The Nashville Zoo
Yolanda Shields
CEO,
Youth Life Foundationof TN, Inc.
Brandon Taylor
Pro Personnel Assistant Tennessee Titans
CEO
The Elite Athlete, Inc.
Tom Ventress
President
Ventress Design Works
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Current Repertoire |
REGULAR
America the Beautiful
Danny Boy
Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Happy Together
Home on the Range
Impossible Dream
My Lord and I
Shenandoah
The Lion Sleeps Tonight The Lord's Prayer
Lost in the Stars
Man in the Mirror
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Over the Rainbow
Satin Doll
Star Spangled Banner
Tonight
HOLIDAY
Angels We Have Heard On High
Auld Lang Syne
Caroling, Caroling
Carol of the Bells
Do You Hear What I Hear
I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
Lo, How A Rose 'Er Blooming Santa Baby
Silent Night
The Secret of Christmas |
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Nashville Singers
In-Kind Sponsors
Kristopher Fisher
Sound
615-366-6588
Trade Show Exhibit Booth
Grace Thomson
Private Voice Instruction
Performance Coaching
For more information about becoming an in-kind sponsor of Nashville Singers, please click HERE to review a list of our current needs.
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 Last Monday's Event Adds Funds and Friends
On June 13, the management of Buffalo Wild Wings Charlotte Pike location helped Nashville Singers raise funds to support our music education programs by donating 15% of food ordered that evening to Nashville Singers.
The chorus sang six songs scattered throughout the evening. We hope you enjoy this video we found of the event uploaded to Youtube.
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Fan Footage of Nashville Singers Shot at Buffalo Wild Wings
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If you have ever wondered why choral singers look to  be on a high, here are some of the reasons. The health benefits of singing are well documented: - Singing is very effective as a stress reliever and improves sleep.
- Singing improves your posture.
- Singing improves mental alertness.
- Singing strengthens concentration and memory.
- Singing increases poise, self-esteem and presentation skills.
- Singing tones facial, abdominal and intercostal muscles, and the diaphragm, and stimulates circulation.
- Singing broadens expressive communication.
- Singing adds a rich, more pleasant quality to speech.
- Singing animates the body, mind and spirit.
- Singing enables the performer to delve into characterization/acting.
- Singing is an ageless enjoyment - you are never too young or too old.
- Singing boosts your immune system, helping to fight disease and prolonging life expectancy.
- Singing releases endorphins into your system and makes you feel energized and uplifted.
- Singing releases pain-relieving endorphins, helping you to forget that painful tooth/knee/whatever.
- Singing makes you breathe more deeply than many forms of strenuous exercise, so we take in more oxygen, improve aerobic capacity and experience a release of muscle tension as well.
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Morningside of Belmont Still Reverberating with the Sounds of Harmony
As part of our community outreach program, Nashville Singers performed at an assisted living center for senior citizens on Saturday morning. Judging from the smiles and tears in the audience, we touched many lives with our music.  | |
Oliver Sacks - Musicophilia - Alzheimer's/The Power of Music
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Video of the Week
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Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Editors Note: If you ever find yourself with an opportunity to see the Mormon Tabernacle live, I urge you to do so. I've had the chance to perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on several occasions, and the experience stays with you for a lifetime.
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"No man ever reached to excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation." - Horace
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Interview with Bryan Patrick
1. What was your first job?
Demoing dog food in local grocery stores.
2. My current job is...
Lead Sales Associate for an AT&T Authorized Retailer.
3. My worst job ever was...
line cook at Applebee's.
4. My first car was a...
Dodge Aries station wagon.
5. My current mode of transportation is...
Toyota Tacoma pickup.
6. My dream car is...
one that is paid for and newer than 5 years old.
7. The last book I read was...
The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner.
8. My favorite magazine is...
Rolling Stone.
9. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
Johnny Bench
10. If you could meet any person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
Neil Peart-tremendous musician and super intelligent guy. And my first musical inspiration.
11. When I need inspiration, I...
listen to music-different artists depending on the mood.
12. The educator or teacher that has left the most lasting impression on you...
Dr. Mark Deakins, my professor and music director in college.
13. But if I want to unwind, I...
watch my favorite TV shows and have a scotch.
14. I've never...
had a career ambition.
15. What is one thing that very few people know about you?
I'm actually very skinny.
16. My favorite experience as a performer would have to be...
singing in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and hearing the last chord of "In The Beginning" ring for 6 seconds throughout the building after we finished it.
17. I've been to...
Four foreign countries: Canada, England, Paris, and The Netherlands.
18. My favorite meal is...
Thai chicken curry.
19. I am terrified of...
never having children.
20. If I could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A beach somewhere on the other side of the world...
21. The one piece of technology I can't live without?
My iPhone.
22. The last thing I purchased was...
two tickets to paradise. Thank you, Eddie Money.
23. My favorite television show is...
"Arrested Development" (all time). Right now, it's "Archer."
24. My radio is most often tuned to...
97.1 WRQQ for "The Bob and Tom Show" in the mornings, and 102.9 The Buzz for Nashville Predators hockey.
25. CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, or BBC?
NHL Network
26. My favorite singer is...
Tim Waurick
27. My favorite sports team is...
the Nashville Predators
28. Musical instruments I enjoy playing include...
drums and bass guitar
29. What do I like most about being a part of Nashville Singers?
The fraternity and the awesome attitudes that come together to make beautiful music
30. How old were you when you first started singing?
15 years old
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Today in Music History
June 20, 1948 - Toast Of The Town, which would later be called The Ed Sullivan Show, premiered on CBS-TV. The first show was produced on a budget of $1,375. Only $375 was allocated for talent and $200 of that was shared by the young stars of that night's program, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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Agenda for June 23 Meeting
PREP FOR SEPTEMBER 10 and NOVEMBER 19 PERFORMANCES
SECTION I
7:00 Warmup
7:10 Christmas Stays the Same
7:40 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
8:10 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
SECTION II
8:30 Business meeting
8:40 Break
SECTION III
8:50 Satin Doll
9:10 Man in the Mirror
9:30 Irish Blessing
9:45 Intermission Song
10:00 closing song
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A Few Kind Words...
 Nashville Singers did an outstanding job on my concert. Bravo! Thank you so much for being a part of this event. I was very impressed with your opening numbers as well as how professional you were throughout the night. It sounds like you guys are really becoming a hit in the community. Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! - Erica Lane (Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter, recording artist, and host of the TV series "Inspired Ambition")
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Promote Your Business or Organization in our Concert Program
 On November 19, NASHVILLE SINGERS presents our Second Annual Fall Holiday Concert, featuring Lunch Break, Erica Lane, and Master of Ceremonies Stacy Case.
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. Advertising rates and specs are available at our website. For more information, call Executive Director Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633.
For more information, visit our website or check out future issues of the Nashville Singers Newsletter for details.
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SUMMER
June 23 - (THU) Next rehearsal
July 17 - (SUN) NEW Third performance at Rutland Place in Mount Juliet. Chorus call at 5:30pm, 45-minute performance at 6:00pm.
August 27 - (SAT) NEW Private event (afternoon/evening details TBA))
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FALL
September 10 (SAT)
- Photo Session: 7:00am to 10:00am (location TBA)
- Coaching Session: 10:30an to 2:30am (location TBD)
- Concert Planning Session: 2:45 to 3:45pm (location TBD)
- Public Concert: 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Priest Lake Presbyterian Church), chorus call 6:00pm (Ticket information will be announced shortly)
November 19 (SAT) Second Annual Fall/Holiday Concert will be held at 7:00pm at First Baptist Church of Donelson; Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633 or email todd@nashvillesingers.org.
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The Nashville Singers, Inc. is a Tennessee chartered corporation and recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax -deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information, visit our website or contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson by phone at 615-669-8633 or via email at todd@nashvillesingers.org
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